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Carol Stream, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Carol Stream Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Carol Stream, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Carol Stream Crossing in the North Wheaton neighborhood priced from $1,429. Windsor Estate Apartments in the Bloomingdale Walk neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,595. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Carol Stream apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Carol Stream CrossingOak1BR,1BA$1,429
Windsor Estate Apartments1 Bedroom Floor Plan A11BR,1BA$1,595
The Greenway at Carol Stream1 Bedroom 1.5 Bath1BR,1BA$1,598

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carol Stream, IL and Nearby

As of August 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Carol Stream area is the $1.96 price per square foot D-1 Model at Camden at Bloomingdale in the in the Bloomingdale Walk neighborhood starting from $2,568. The second greatest value Carol Stream apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Lakeland Lofts Apartments starting at $2,550 with a $1.96 price per square foot in the Bloomingdale Walk neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Carol Stream apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Camden at BloomingdaleD-13BR,2BA$1.96
Lakeland Lofts Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.96
Stratford GreenFairfield Deck2BR,2BA$2.11
400 S Main Pl2/12BR,1BA$1.72
Renaissance at Carol Stream2 Bed 2 Bath B2BR,2BA$1.71
The Flats at Gladstone2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.80
The Greenway at Carol Stream2 Bedroom w WD2BR,1BA$2.23
The MarkBerkshire2BR,1BA$2.17
Windsor Estate Apartments1 Bedroom Floor Plan A11BR,1BA$2.18
Carol Stream CrossingBirch1BR,1BA$2.24

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Frequently Asked Questions about Carol Stream

What type of rentals are currently available in Carol Stream?

There are currently 138 Apartments for Rent in Carol Stream, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,187 to $28,372. There are also 42 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Carol Stream ranging from $1,300 to $6,950.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Carol Stream?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Carol Stream ranges from $1,300 to $6,950 with an average monthly rent of $3,017.

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